BLACKVOTER.ORG #86

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In this article, Black Kos highlights the political power of the women in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The author specifically focuses on the role of these athletes in the election of Senator Rafael Warnock in Georgia.

The women of the WNBA, particularly the Atlanta Dream team, took a stand against their team's owner, right-wing senatorial candidate Senator Kelly Loeffler. Their activism played a significant role in securing Warnock's victory and retaining a Senate majority.

The article also mentions a new documentary called "Power of the Dream," which explores the WNBA's role in the Warnock win and their ongoing political activism. Additionally, the article discusses the WNBA's commitment to social justice, including their focus on civic engagement and reproductive health advocacy.

Overall, the article highlights the incredible impact and political influence of the women in the WNBA.

In an unfortunate incident, two males were shot and killed on Flint's north side overnight. The shootings occurred in the 1300 block of Banbury Place early Wednesday morning.

When police arrived at the scene, they found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, both individuals were pronounced dead from their injuries.

The Flint Police Department is currently investigating the incident and has not yet released any information about possible suspects or a motive for the shootings. It is unclear at this point whether this incident is related to another double shooting that took place nearby in Beecher on Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information about the shootings is urged to contact Flint police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

In 1963, Black women played a crucial role in bringing national attention to racism and injustice during the March on Washington. Despite their significant contributions, they were often overlooked and relegated to supporting roles, with limited speaking time or organizational positions.

This lack of recognition does not diminish their advocacy work, organizing skills, or ability to motivate others. Black women like Anna Arnold Hedgeman, Dorothy Height, Mary McLeod Bethune, and others played integral roles in leading and organizing efforts for racial equality and civil rights.

However, their interests and contributions have often been diminished or separated from those of Black men. Even during the March on Washington, women and men marched separately, and prominent speaking roles were initially given only to men.

It was only through the efforts of Black women leaders that women were included in the program and given equal time on the mic. Today, Black women continue to be leaders, advocates, and torchbearers for civil rights activism, and their contributions should be acknowledged, celebrated, and uplifted regularly.

A significant shift has occurred among African and Latino Americans as they begin to align with the Republican Party. In the past, these groups had been told by the Democratic Party that the Republicans would take away their civil rights, start wars, destroy democracy, and were racist.

However, more and more African and Latino Americans are realizing that these claims are false and are finding alignment with the conservative values of family, religion, and the right to work. The latest polls show that Donald Trump would receive 21% of the black vote today, three times more than in 2016, and he is approaching 50% of the Latino vote.

President Trump has been actively campaigning in minority communities, meeting with African and Latino Americans and offering humility, respect, and solutions. This shift is an opportunity for the Republican Party to provide freedom and opportunity to these communities and to give them a "hand up instead of a handout.

Americans believe that there is little bipartisan common ground when it comes to policy in Washington, according to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The survey found that fewer than half of Americans believe that Republicans and Democrats in Washington have common ground on a wide range of issues.

However, some differences were noted, with Americans seeing more bipartisan common ground on foreign policy than on topics such as abortion and gun policy. Only 38% of Americans believe there is some common ground on foreign policy, whereas only 18% believe there is common ground on abortion.

Partisan differences were also evident in the survey, with Democrats more likely than Republicans to see bipartisan common ground on several issues. The survey results highlight the ongoing polarization and lack of consensus between the two major political parties in the United States.

A newly released dashcam video and investigative documents have raised questions about how a trooper in Georgia avoided charges in the death of a Black motorist. The video shows Trooper Jake Thompson pursuing Julian Lewis, a 60-year-old Black man, over a broken taillight.

The pursuit ends with Thompson using a police maneuver to send Lewis' car into a ditch, and then shooting him in the head seconds later. Thompson claimed he fired because Lewis tried to use his car to injure him, but use-of-force experts who reviewed the footage said the shooting appeared unjustified.

Thompson was initially charged with murder but was later released after a grand jury declined to indict him. He is now prohibited from working in law enforcement under a non-prosecution agreement with the U.

S. Justice Department.

The case has raised concerns about accountability and racial bias in the criminal justice system.

The Trump campaign is increasing its outreach to African-American voters as support for Joe Biden among black voters drops. As part of this effort, the campaign is organizing a "Black American Business Leaders Barbershop Roundtable" at Rocky's Barbershop in Atlanta.

The discussion will focus on Trump's "No Tax on Tips" policy, which directly benefits barbers who rely on tips to make ends meet. Florida Rep.

Byron Donalds will moderate the discussion, which will also feature Wesley Hunt, former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, and other local businesspeople. The campaign plans to highlight Trump's investments in programs like Opportunity Zones and his support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities as evidence that he has improved the lives of Black Americans.

The event is part of a series of outreach efforts in key cities across the country, as the campaign aims to peel off 25% to 30% of the black vote, which they believe would make it mathematically impossible for Democrats to win.